Manager, Finance
Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
At Infoblox every breakthrough begins with a boldwhat if.
What ifyour ideas could ignite global innovation
What ifyour curiosity could redefine the future
We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter ofyourcareer journey. Bring your creativity drive your daring spirit and feel what its like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect70% of the Fortune 500 and were looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold what if can take the world your community and your career.
Here how we empower our people is extraordinary:Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025 Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running and what we build is world-class:recognizedasCybersecAsias Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent remarkable careers take shape. Sowhat ifthe next big idea and the next great career story comes from you Become the force that turns every what if into whats next.
In a world where you can be anythingBe Infoblox.
Manager Finance
We have an opportunity for a Manager Finance to join our R&D Finance team reporting to the Director R&D this pivotal role you will own the COGS and OpEx reporting stream for R&D Finance including SaaS margin analytics and Product P&Ls that directly feed our Board and executive reporting. You will help lead the stand-up of Anaplan as the primary planning and reporting platform for Finance manage a small team of analysts and apply AI-enabled tools to improve the speed quality and scalability of financial insights.
Collaborating closely with R&D leadership (CPO CTO CISO) Corporate FP&A Accounting and Sales Finance you will deepen Infobloxs FP&A teams capabilities supporting our business partners optimize cloud and infrastructure costs and modernize how Finance works through automation Anaplan model building and responsible AI adoption.
Be a Contributor What Youll Do
- Own the end-to-end AnaplanBvA and quarterly forecast process for Product Engineering and Security/InfoSec including model design driver logic and reporting views
- Build enhance and administer R&D Anaplan models (OpEx COGS headcount and product economics) partnering with Finance Systems to ensure data quality and governance
- Lead SaaS margin analytics including margin views SaaS COGS allocation methodologies and GM% management across products and platforms
- Maintain and refine Product P&Ls (ARR revenue COGSOpEx and EBITDA views) aligning to corporate LRP and Board reporting requirements
- Manage monthly and quarterly close for R&D cost centers and SaaS COGS: post actuals prepare accruals and journal entries andassist with our monthly close process in partnership with Accounting
- Own software capitalization (ASC 350-40) tracking classification and amortization schedules working closely with Technical Accounting
- Design and oversee cloud infrastructure cost allocation between COGS and R&DOpEx ensuring transparent repeatable methodologies
- Lead PO approval routing and open PO tracking for R&D cost centers partnering with Procurement and budget owners
- Support internal and external audit requests for R&Dexpense capex software capitalization and allocations
- Lead and develop a team of two Finance analysts while partnering closely with peer Finance Managers across R&D Finance to align methodologies coordinate close and forecast cycles and ensure consistent reporting across the team
- Apply AI tools (Claude Aleph etc.) to build dynamic reporting and reconciliation workflows that surface pattern-based insights for R&D leaders
Be Prepared What You Bring
- 8 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience in a SaaS software or technology environment. Preferably with Networking and/or Security experience
- Strong hands-on Anaplan experience (preferably Anaplan IFP/IFS) including model building and administration; Anaplan Model Builder certification is a plus
- Deep understanding of both License and Maintenance renewal dynamics (including hardware refresh cycles) and SaaS unit economics with the ability to translate recurring revenue models and SaaS margin analytics into Product P&Ls and Board reporting
- Demonstrated experience with month- and quarter-end close for OpEx and COGS including accruals journal entries and reconciliations
- Working knowledge of software capitalization under ASC 350-40 for internal-use software development costs
- Experience allocating cloud infrastructure costs across COGS and R&D OpEx
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial models large data sets and multiple sources of information
- Comfort using AI tools (Claude productivity assistants) responsibly to improve finance workflows and insight generation
- People leadership experience including direct management experience with a focus on feedback development and upskilling
- Bachelors degree in any field. We welcome candidates from diverse academic backgrounds who bring strong analytical and quantitative thinking to finance
Be Successful Your Path
First 90 Days:Immerse in our culture connect with mentors and map the systems and stakeholders that rely on your work. Discuss and create short/long term goals.
Six Months:
- Build a deep understanding of company strategy operating model and current program landscape
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders across functions
- Identify early opportunities to bring structure clarity and alignment to active programs
- Own the monthly R&DBvA and forecast refresh in Anaplan forR&D Finance with minimal oversight
- Improve our current SaaS margin reporting package (by region product and cloud platform) into a package trusted by R&D and Finance leadership
- UpdateProduct P&Lswithin Anaplanacross major product lines and implement at least one AI-assisted workflow to reduce cycle time for recurring reporting
- Establish operating rhythms with your two direct reports (1:1s workload planning review cadences) and launch initial development plans
One Year:
- Be recognized as the go-to leader for R&D COGS SaaS margins andOpEx with a robust Anaplan ecosystem that reduces manual Excel work
- Deliveraccurate SaaS margin and Product P&L insights that inform the LRPproduct investment decisions and Board discussions
- Implement a roadmap of automation and AI-enabled improvements with Finance Systems IT Data and COO transformation programs
- Develop your team into a high-performing group with clear succession and growth aligned to Infobloxs finance career ladders
BelongYour Community
Our culture thrives on inclusion rewarding the bold ideas curiosity and creativity that move us a community where every voice counts continuous learning is the norm. So whether you code create sell or care for customers youll grow and belong here.
Be Rewarded Benefits That Help You Grow Thrive Belong
- Comprehensive health coverage generous PTO and flexible work options
- Learning opportunities career-mobility programs and leadership workshops
- Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year global employee resource groups and a No Jerks policy that keeps collaboration healthy
- Modern offices with EV charging healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake) plus hackathons game nights and culture celebrations
- CharitableGiving Program supported by Company Match
- We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location internal equity experience skills education and certifications. Base salary for this position: $127200 $180210 plus bonus or commission.
Ready toBe the Difference
Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin genetic information age disability veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
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About Company
Infoblox delivers the next level network experience with its Secure Cloud-Managed Network Services. As the pioneer in providing the world’s most reliable, secure and automated networks, we are relentless in our pursuit of next level network simplicity. A recognized industry leader, In ... View more